What is a pro or con of living in Camden, New Jerseycompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 53% cheaper in Camden.

What salary do I need to live in Camden, New Jersey copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $20,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $14,971 in Camden, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. CAMDEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Camden, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Camden, New Jersey is 25.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $14,971 in Camden, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Camden, New Jersey is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Camden
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Camden, NJ

Compared to Philadelphia, Camden is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

33.3% lower

Health

6.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Camden, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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